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Council Tax Bands in North West Leicestershire 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,418.20

+£80.10 (+3.4%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for North West Leicestershire from 1 April 2026.

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Council tax bands in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27 run from £1,612.13 (Band A) to £4,836.40 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,418.20 (up 3.4% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - North West Leicestershire 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,612.13£161.21
BBand B£1,880.82£188.08
CBand C£2,149.51£214.95
DBand D£2,418.20£241.82
EBand E£2,955.58£295.56
FBand F£3,492.96£349.30
GBand G£4,030.33£403.03
HBand H£4,836.40£483.64

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,418.20 Bill

A Band D bill in North West Leicestershire is not one charge. It is 4 separate charges set by 4 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Leicestershire at £1,731.79, which is 72% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
North West Leicestershire billing authority£279.5311.6%
Leicestershire£1,731.7971.6%
Leicestershire PCC£315.2313.0%
Leicestershire Fire£91.653.8%
Total Band D£2,418.20100%

Registry Record for North West Leicestershire

ONS code

E07000134

MHCLG E-code

E2437

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Leicestershire

Tax base 2026/27

37,927

Assumed collection rate

97.50%

Parishes in area

30

Parishes setting a precept

27

Band D rank in England

167 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

North West Leicestershire is a shire district in the East Midlands, within the Leicestershire area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 37,927 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 97.50%. 27 of the 30 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 167 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,338.10

Band D 2026/27

£2,418.20

Annual increase

+£80.10 (+3.4%)

North West Leicestershire's Band D rate increased by £80.10 (3.4%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

North West Leicestershire Against the Rest of the East Midlands

Across the 35 billing authorities in the East Midlands, Band D for 2026/27 runs from South Kesteven at £2,260.00 to Nottingham at £2,755.39, a spread of £495.39. The regional mean is £2,457.41, so North West Leicestershire sits £39.21 below it. See the full East Midlands table.

Closest Leicestershire and East Midlands authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Oadby and Wigston£2,406.85
Melton£2,429.67
Charnwood£2,405.64
Harborough£2,389.87
Hinckley and Bosworth£2,382.62
Blaby£2,490.22

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in North West Leicestershire

Like every billing authority, North West Leicestershire sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,418.20 x 6/9£1,612.13
Band B7/9£2,418.20 x 7/9£1,880.82
Band C8/9£2,418.20 x 8/9£2,149.51
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,418.20
Band E11/9£2,418.20 x 11/9£2,955.58
Band F13/9£2,418.20 x 13/9£3,492.96
Band G15/9£2,418.20 x 15/9£4,030.33
Band H18/9£2,418.20 x 18/9£4,836.40

Contact your council in North West Leicestershire

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for North West Leicestershire directly.

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North West Leicestershire Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in North West Leicestershire is £2,418.20 for 2026/27, up from £2,338.10 in 2025/26 (a 3.4% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band A in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in North West Leicestershire is £1,612.13 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,418.20 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £161.21 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in North West Leicestershire is £1,880.82 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,418.20 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £188.08 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in North West Leicestershire is £2,149.51 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,418.20 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £214.95 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in North West Leicestershire for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in North West Leicestershire is £2,955.58 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,418.20 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £295.56 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in North West Leicestershire?
North West Leicestershire has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,612.13, Band B £1,880.82, Band C £2,149.51, Band D £2,418.20, Band E £2,955.58, Band F £3,492.96, Band G £4,030.33, Band H £4,836.40. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,418.20. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in North West Leicestershire this year?
North West Leicestershire raised Band D council tax by £80.10 for 2026/27, a 3.4% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).
Where does council tax in North West Leicestershire actually go?
The £2,418.20 Band D bill in North West Leicestershire is split across 4 separate charges: North West Leicestershire billing authority £279.53, Leicestershire £1,731.79, Leicestershire PCC £315.23, Leicestershire Fire £91.65. The largest single element is Leicestershire at £1,731.79, which is 72% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in North West Leicestershire higher or lower than the rest of the East Midlands?
North West Leicestershire's Band D rate of £2,418.20 is £39.21 below the £2,457.41 average across the 35 authorities in the East Midlands. The range runs from £2,260.00 in South Kesteven to £2,755.39 in Nottingham. Across England as a whole it ranks 167 of 296 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for North West Leicestershire?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including North West Leicestershire offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for North West Leicestershire directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in North West Leicestershire?
Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. North West Leicestershire also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.
How do I check my council tax band in North West Leicestershire?
Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from the billing authority for North West Leicestershire. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0

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